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HERZ shop visit :: Japan

Herz is a small Japanese (Shibuya district of Tokyo) based leather craftsman workshop, which started in 1973. Continue reading

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Bootlegger Series

Boreas hit Kickstarter

One of our favorite carry brands has launched a project on one of our favorite innovation platforms. We ask about it… Continue reading

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Carryology Jansport Eastpak Classic Backpacks

Classic Backpacks under $50

We’re here asking you this time… What are some other super classic backpacks that you love? Continue reading

Category: Backpacks, Bags, Brands, Question Time | Posted by Taylor Welden | Comments (9)
Vvault wallet

Week In Review ~ 23 March

Welcome to the weekend and the Week In Review, the perfect opportunity to sit back, relax and scope out an upcoming carry collection, some sweet carry candy, a sleek daypack and a minimalist wallet… – Shining the light on upcoming … Continue reading

Category: Backpacks, Bags, Brands, Hacks, Totes, Wallets, Week in Review | Posted by Catherine | Comments (1)
The North Face Conness backpack

Week In Review ~ 16 March

Welcome, folks, to the Week In Review. We’ve got quite the line-up with a concept rolltop messenger, an offering from The North Face which is bound to turn hikers into happy campers, tactical styling for the urban jungle and a … Continue reading

Category: Backpacks, Brands, Insights, Messengers, Specialist Carry, Week in Review | Posted by Catherine | Comments (1)
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5 Minutes w/Chris Bray

Another great carry brand, another awesome round of responses in our 5 Minutes with series. This one focuses on Chris Bray, who makes up 1/2 of the leather and canvas carry brand Billykirk. Continue reading

Category: Backpacks, Bags, Brands, Cases, Females, Gear Bags, General, Interviews, Luggage, Messengers, Question Time, Totes, Travel, Wallets | Posted by Taylor Welden | Comments (2)
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5 Minutes w/ Silas Grant

Silas Grant is the visionary behind one of our favorite brands here at Carryology, Bedouin and we got to get 5 mins of his time… Continue reading

Category: Backpacks, Bags, Brands, Interviews, Messengers | Posted by Taylor Welden | Comments (2)
SLOW rubono shoulder bags

Carry Retail Segments :: Fashion

The retail segment of Fashion Carry can be a mixed bag… Continue reading

Category: Bags, Brands, Retailers | Posted by Catherine | Comments (1)
Arc'teryx LEAF Covert Case

Week In Review ~ 16 February

New carry just round the corner, new carry available now and a new version of a carry favorite. Good times… – Timbuk2 goes touring – If you’re eyeing Timbuk2′s Especial cycling messenger as a potential add to your carry collection, … Continue reading

Category: Backpacks, Brands, Messengers, Week in Review | Posted by Catherine | Comments (3)
Osprey Portal Series

Week In Review ~ 2 February

The weekend is upon us and what better way to welcome it in than by scoping out some cool carry news? Yeah, we thought so too. This Week In Review highlights a new backpack and duffle, plus some industry news … Continue reading

Category: Backpacks, Bags, Brands, Industry, Insights, Reflections, Week in Review | Posted by Catherine | Comments (0)
Modern Industry

Modern Industry’s Refreshing Take on Carry

If their Kickstarter campaign is any indicator, Modern Industry is slated for big things. Continue reading

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Nexiom AMPT Smart Bag

Week In Review ~ 19 January

What do bison, folding wheels and avoiding a flat laptop battery while on the go all have in common? Clue: it’s got nothing to do with bison riding bikes that power their laptops (though that would be amazing…). Okay we’ll … Continue reading

Category: Backpacks, Bags, Brands, Industry, Specialist Carry | Posted by Catherine | Comments (0)
Jack cutting materials for GORUCK in Bozeman

Carry Conversation :: GORUCK

In our latest Carry Conversation we chatted with GORUCK, and yes, it was every bit as awesome as you can imagine. Check out the conversation & be inspired… Continue reading

Category: Backpacks, Bags, Brands, Carry Conversations, Insights, Interviews | Posted by John Canfield | Comments (15)
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5 Minutes w/ Barrett Alley

Another one from our 5 Minutes/5 Questions series, this one comes from Barrett Alley. Continue reading

Category: Brands, Cases, Females, Question Time, Travel, Wallets | Posted by Taylor Welden | Comments (5)
Topo Designs Daypack - navy

Carryology 2012 Holiday Gift Guide

With the holiday season right around the corner, we thought our readers could use some help with last minute shopping ideas for that special Carry fan in your lives. Though we have a handful of Buyer’s Guides, this is a … Continue reading

Category: Backpacks, Bags, Brands, Buyers Guide, Gear Bags, Luggage, Messengers | Posted by David | Comments (3)
Côte&Ciel Isar

Buyer’s Guide – Work Backpacks

Ahhh, Buyer’s Guides… These are posts when we get to step back and think about all the amazing bags we monitor and review, picking out some of our favorites. In a similar vein to our Work Messengers, a good Work … Continue reading

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Barrett Alley shop visit :: Dallas, TX

Carryology visits Barrett Alley’s shop in Dallas, TX. We get to see his incredible products and the handmade processes used to create them. Continue reading

Category: Brands, Females, Industry, Wallets | Posted by Taylor Welden | Comments (5)
Chari & Co x Porter messenger

Week In Review ~ 1 December

A pretty varied collection in this Week In Review, there’s a little something for everyone. Continue reading

Category: Bags, Brands, Check In, Luggage, Messengers, Retailers, Travel, Wallets, Week in Review | Posted by Catherine | Comments (0)
Kletterwerks Kletter Day Pack

Buyer’s Guide – Casual Backpacks

Most of our Buyer’s Guides focus on finding the product sweet spot between rational and emotional appeal. For this Casual Backpacks guide, we get to break out and play mostly on the emotional side. After hauling all sorts of work … Continue reading

Category: Backpacks, Brands, Buyers Guide, Culture, Insights, Reflections, Retailers | Posted by ando | Comments (18)
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The Carry Awards – 2012

We’ve got something pretty exciting happening at Carryology right now and we’re hoping you can get involved.. Continue reading

Category: Brands, Culture, Industry, Retailers | Posted by Leather | Comments (8)
Brave Charlotte Pink Radio Ruck

Week In Review ~ 24 November

Goruck goes pink (yes, you read that right), Nike finds some big inspiration (2.06 m worth of big) and we get to grips with a new collection from an up-and-coming Aussie brand. Plus we get pondering on a prevalent carry … Continue reading

Category: Backpacks, Brands, Insights, Travel, Utility, Week in Review | Posted by Catherine | Comments (0)
Mission Workshop VX Small Rucksack

Week In Review ~ 17 November

This Week In Review steps back from the carry items themselves to focus on the people and brands behind the carry. Then it’s on to a cool new collaboration and Tumi’s answer to that all important question: how does one … Continue reading

Category: Backpacks, Brands, Insights, Specialist Carry, Week in Review | Posted by Catherine | Comments (0)
BOgear Chunky Toad - standard (Multicam) and custom models

Road Test :: BOgear – Chunky Toad

Brisbane Outdoor Gear has become a strong part of the Brisbane cycling community and by extension, the courier and bike polo scenes – so we’re taking their ‘Chunky Toad’ for a spin… Continue reading

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5 Minutes With Kempton & Co.

Definitely one for the ladies, our latest question time in our 5 Minutes With series provides insight into tech-friendly handbag brand Kempton & Co., Continue reading

Category: Brands, Insights, Interviews, Luggage, Question Time, Retailers, Travel | Posted by Catherine | Comments (0)
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MW’s Amsterdam Outpost :: Shop Visit

Did you know the Netherlands has the only Mission Workshop store outside of San Francisco? It does! And we took a neat little tour of it. Continue reading

Category: Backpacks, Bags, Brands, Messengers | Posted by Mr Zing | Comments (4)
Pomm cork iPad case

Week In Review ~ 20 October

So how about an iPad sleeve that’s bound to make you feel pretty buoyant? Your own portable wardrobe perhaps? Maybe a messenger that’s strictly on a need to know basis (and you need to know). On the other hand, computer … Continue reading

Category: Bags, Brands, Messengers, Retailers, Travel, Week in Review | Posted by Catherine | Comments (0)
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BEXAR Goods shop visit :: San Antonio, TX

BEXAR Goods Co. (pronounced “Bare”) is a carry and lifestyle accessory brand, who focuses on making high quality handmade products, located in San Antonio, which is within Bexar County. Continue reading

Category: Backpacks, Bags, Brands, Industry, Messengers, Totes, Travel | Posted by Taylor Welden | Comments (7)
Shai Levy

5 Minutes w/Shai Levy

A new addition to our 5 Minutes With series, we get to take a peek into the world of Shai Levy, founder of Seventy Eight Percent, a brand based in Hong Kong which produces a range of bags and tech … Continue reading

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SlingFin Honey Badger Backpack

Week In Review ~ 29 September

We have a definite backpack and messenger theme with this Week In Review where we highlight some awesome new creations. So without further ado, lets dive in and check out the wickedness… – A sweet pack with some serious bite … Continue reading

Category: Backpacks, Brands, Messengers, Week in Review | Posted by Catherine | Comments (3)
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5 Minutes w/Defy Bags

A new post in our ’5 Minutes With’ series, we get the good stuff from Chris Tag, founder of Defy Bags. Continue reading

Category: Bags, Brands, Insights, Interviews, Messengers, Reflections | Posted by admin | Comments (5)